Umek & Fergie: Gatex EP
Umek returns with the second release on his newly formed Sixteenofive imprint. The debut release saw VoRr deliver a devilishly driving EP 'Outlaws'.
They don't come much noisier, nastier or more in your face than Gatex, and it was this, matched with the fact that it is a true masterpiece, that saw the track gain massive support right across the board with techno and trance DJ's all throwing it down in their sets. The track is also beatless, which made it the ultimate tool for the discerning DJ.
Originally released on Magik Muzik, it is now back where it belongs, with Umek. The original mix package was a trance DJ's delight, with mixes from Tiesto, Oliver Lieb and DJ Montana but to celebrate the return, Umek has taken a different route and drafted in a remixer who is in a terrifically rich vein of form right now. With his own Excentric Muzik going from strength to strength and with new releases and remixes such as 'Ireland' on Great Stuff and 'Hinode' & 'Dirty' for King Unique, Fergie's star really is shining brightly right now. Here he gets to grips with Gatex, and treats it with the utmost of respect. Adding his now trademark rolling basslines, and teasing the original melody throughout, he delivers a real modern take on this classic.
Releases
artist: Umek & Fergie
title: Gatex Fergie Remix
catalogue number: 1605-V002
format: vinyl, digital
release date: 29.09.08
Written and produced by Umek. Remix and additional production by Fergie & Dave Robertson. Distributed by Splinter Productions.
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artist: Umek
title: Gatex Original Mix
catalogue number: 1605-V002
format: vinyl, digital
release date: 29.09.08
Written and produced by Umek. Distributed by Splinter Productions.
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Selected feedbacks
Carl Cox
"Absolutely rocking, Fergie's nailed it."
James Zabiela
"This is brilliant! I'm really loving Fergie's stuff these days!"
Nic Fanciulli
"Heard Dubfire play this a while back and sounded massive! Full support on Fergie."
Monika Kruse
"Still the Original is the one."
Sharam
"Solid!"
Sander Kleinenberg
"Nice!!!"
Dave Seaman
"Good stuff from Fergie. Will play."
Laurent Garnier
"Both mixes. This is gonna be a big tune for me. Looove it!"
Marco V
"Great new mix from Fergie."
John Selway
"Psyched to have the original in digital format. Remix is good, respectable take… tough track to take on as it is."
Lee Burridge
"Fergie has been on the same vibe as me lately and this is another cool remix."
Stephan Bodzin
"Great Fergie remix!!"
Tocadisco
"Good stuff!"
Mauro Picotto
"Sounds good."
Miss Kittin
"Nice rework, suprising and right on time."
Funk D’Void
"Classic gets a classic remic. Wow!!!"
Smokin Jo
"Big room drama, very good remix from Fergie."
Ronski Speed
"Nice Fergie remix. Like it!"
Nick Warren
" Fergie mix is great!"
Danny Howells
"Always up for a bit of Fergie or Umek!"
Tom Novy
"Just WOW!"
Judge Jules
"Fergie's remix is excellent!!"
Stacey Pullen
"Powerful sounds that resonate with a boom! Gonna rock for the techno heads!"
Wally Lopez
"Fergie's bigger remix , massive for sure!!"
Marko Nastic
"Love the original!!"
Eddie Halliwell
"Rocking!" Hector Romero
"Fergie is on the money."
Francois K
"Fergie mix should work great or those festivals!"
Craig Morrison - (Silicone Soul)
"Big, brash and banging. A peak time monster."
Dave Dresden
"Fergie takes a stab at one of the finer moments of Umek's career and delivers a great new version worth, the re-release!"
Orde Meikle - (Slam)
"Great remix, been playing it for months, huge!"
Justin Robertson
"Jolly good!"
Sultan
"The Fergie remix is killer! Been a huge fan of all of Fergie’s recent releases and this one is yet another stellar remix. Big room baby, full support!"
Yousef
"really good! Like the Fergie mix a lot!"
Kiki
"Fergie remix is good."
Behrouz
"Will play Fergie’s remix. Excellent."
Layo Paskin
"Like the Fergie rework."
Ewan Pearson
"Like the Fergie remix lots!"
Josh Gabriel
"Always loved this track. Really feeling the Fergie remix!"
Aldrin – (Zouk)
"Deep and haunting Fergie remix. Original still sounds amazing."
Guy Ornadel
"I really like the housey techno approach."
Pole Folder
"Fergie mix is really good."
Stoneface & Terminal
"THANK YOU!!! Very good tracks, Fergie mix and Original!!!"
Marcus James
"Is it me or is Fergie turning into the unsung Dubfire? Quality remix as the re-invention continues…. More of this please!"
Coyu – (DeeJay Magazine Spain)
"I’m a big fan o the original track, although the remix of Fergie isn’t bad. I’ll test it on the floor."
Agus Arbol – (DeeJay Magazine Spain)
"Nice remix for one of my favourite techno tracks! Will try and review for October issue."
Simon – (Progressive-sounds.com)
"Gatex for me is one of Umex's best works, so to see him revist the track and give it a release on his own label without the conoctations that a name like Tiesto attaches to a release warms the cockles of my heart. The original still sounds as great as it did back in 2002, and Fergie's eerie speaker tweaking version will bring a whole new series of listeners to this release."
Jose Gonazalo – (DeeJay Magazine Spain)
"One of my favourite tracks from ever! Fergie remix is a nice remix. Full support."
Andy – (Raveline Germany)
"Reminds me of the good old times!"
Steve Smart – (Kiss FM UK)
"Wow… amazing Fergie remix!"
Tom Wax – (You FM Germany)
"Loved the orignal and will drop the Fergie mix as well!"
Andi Durrant – (Galaxy FM)
"Fantastic rework of a proper classic – brilliant."
Paul Hamill – (BBC Radio Ulster)
"Such an anthem, Fergie does the business yet again. Great bunch o lads."
DJ Steven - (Metropolis FM Bulgaria)
"Excellent!"
Christopher Colak – (Dinamo FM Istanbul)
"Filters, pads, all stuff here smells like Gatex. Umek is again doing what he is doing best with the help of Fergie. Good one!"